Spicy Pineapple Sauce Recipe

Elevate your meals with this vibrant Spicy Pineapple Sauce! Sweet pineapple, spicy chili flakes, and savory garlic create a delicious sauce perfect for chicken, meat, fish, or even baked beans! Double the recipe (instructions included) to always have this flavor bomb on hand in your freezer. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 82 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Pineapple Sauce

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How to Make Spicy Pineapple Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 cup chopped onion.
  3. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar and 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, including the juice.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
  6. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and become bubbly.
  7. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until completely smooth.
  8. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g